Physics of Interfaces and Nanomaterials

Physical properties of low-dimensional systems

Our understanding of the physical properties of macroscopic and mesoscopic bodies is relatively mature as compared to our understanding of the properties of nanometer-scale structures as small as a few atoms. For instance, ... read more

Energetics and Dynamics of Surfaces

The diffusion of atoms on a solid surface is a fundamental problem in surface science that has attracted attention over many years. Also from a technological point of view surface diffusion is a very important topic because it plays a key role in processes such as crystal growth and etching. The evolution of surface morphology depends on the detailed interplay of a variety of atomic-scale kinetic processes. ... read more